CVE-2026-55469
Snipe-IT: Path traversal vulnerability via CSV import `image` field
Description
Snipe-IT is an IT asset/license management system. Prior to 8.6.2, an authenticated user with import and assets.update permissions can place a path traversal string in an asset image field through CSV import and then trigger image deletion, allowing deletion of arbitrary files accessible to the server process. This issue is fixed in version 8.6.2.
INFO
Published Date :
July 10, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 14, 2026, 12:14 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Snipe-IT to version 8.6.2.
- Review asset import process permissions.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-55469.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/commit/abc4363e8393b29a5566b8c50144426af72bbc97 | Patch |
| https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/releases/tag/v8.6.2 | Release Notes |
| https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/security/advisories/GHSA-xr9m-gphc-9p63 | Patch Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jul. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:snipeitapp:snipe-it:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 8.6.2 Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/commit/abc4363e8393b29a5566b8c50144426af72bbc97 Types: Patch Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/releases/tag/v8.6.2 Types: Release Notes Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/security/advisories/GHSA-xr9m-gphc-9p63 Types: Patch, Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-55469', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-10T20:16:07.254592Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'grokability', 'product': 'snipe-it', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '< 8.6.2'}]}] Added Description Snipe-IT is an IT asset/license management system. Prior to 8.6.2, an authenticated user with import and assets.update permissions can place a path traversal string in an asset image field through CSV import and then trigger image deletion, allowing deletion of arbitrary files accessible to the server process. This issue is fixed in version 8.6.2. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/commit/abc4363e8393b29a5566b8c50144426af72bbc97 Added Reference https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/releases/tag/v8.6.2 Added Reference https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/security/advisories/GHSA-xr9m-gphc-9p63